New Delhi: To provide relief to electricity consumers in Delhi, the government has accelerated the initiative to install rooftop solar plants under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. According to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, eligible domestic consumers in the capital are being provided solar energy plants of up to three kilowatts without any initial payment. A maximum subsidy of up to ₹1.56 lakh is being given jointly by the central government and the Delhi government.
Under the scheme, the central government is providing a maximum subsidy of ₹78,000 and the Delhi government is giving an equal amount. In the first phase, the Delhi government has set a target of extending the benefit of this facility to about 2.30 lakh families. According to the Chief Minister, domestic consumers whose average monthly electricity consumption is up to 400 units may be eligible for solar systems of up to three kilowatts. Installation will be subject to technical feasibility and the prescribed rules of the scheme.
The Delhi government has also launched a special registration portal for the scheme. Consumers can start the application process by entering their CA number on the portal. Registration is being carried out on a first-come, first-served basis. Information related to authorised vendors, subsidy and complaints is also available on the portal.
The government’s objective is to promote solar energy, reduce household electricity expenses and increase the production of clean energy. However, whether the electricity bill becomes completely zero after the solar plant is installed will depend on actual consumption, generation and the rules of the scheme.
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